Storms Knock Out Power Across Midwest, Snarl Chicago Air Travel
The powerful system brought strong winds, heavy rain, and the threat of tornadoes to parts of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas.
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Horse Death Sparks Calls To End Carriage Rides In New York City
The 16-year-old horse, named Deniz, collapsed while pulling a carriage carrying tourists on Tuesday evening near Central Park West and 72nd Street.
Fresh Severe Storms Threaten Midwest After Deadly Weather Outbreak
Forecasters issued a Level 4 out of 5 severe weather risk for eastern Iowa, northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, including Chicago
Scientists Discover World’s Largest Whale Graveyard In Deep Ocean
Located nearly 23,000 feet below the ocean’s surface, the site contains the remains of multiple whales dating back as far as 5.3 million years.
Ancient Mammoth DNA Discovered In 700,000-Year-Old Squirrel Droppings
Researchers say some of the material dates back as far as 700,000 years, making it one of the oldest sources of environmental DNA ever analyzed.
New Screwworm Cases Raise Concerns In Texas And New Mexico
The parasite, which is the larval stage of a fly species, feeds on living tissue and can cause severe injuries to animals.
Magnitude 6.1 Quake Near Cuba Felt In Florida Cities
While the quake occurred offshore, its effects were felt hundreds of miles away across the Florida peninsula.
What Is Included In The House Agriculture And FDA Funding Bill
The bill aims to support farmers and ranchers, strengthen food and drug safety efforts, and fund research and innovation
U.N. Researchers Highlight Growing Environmental Cost Of AI Expansion
According to the study, data centers consumed 448 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2025, a figure comparable to the annual energy use of some nations.
Tropical Storm Amanda Forms In Pacific, Poses No Threat To Land
Amanda is located roughly 1,450 miles southwest of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula and currently poses no threat to populated land areas.
Extreme Heat Sweeps Europe Weeks Ahead Of Summer
Wildfires, water shortages and sleepless “tropical nights” have also hit parts of Europe
As Fires Spread, Sen. Alvarado-Gil Says California Is Unprepared
In Sacramento, the Daily Signal spoke with state Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil about whether California is doing enough to prepare for another dangerous wildfire season.
Depopulation Won’t Save Us Or The Planet
The reasoning is lucid and, at first glance, convincing: fewer people should mean less consumption, lower emissions, and more space for the natural world to recover.
